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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;thecointrader, post: 1464502, member: 6477&quot;]My collection fits into two primary categories...</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Coins with a story.</p><p><br /></p><p>This category includes coins with a family connection, certain pedigreed coins, coins that were obtained in an unusual manner, coins with special physical characteristics such as remarkable toning or quirky minor errors (i.e. 1954 SJ Lincoln), and the very first coin I ever purchased as a child. In many cases, the stories behind the coins are more valuable than the coins themselves. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. Trading stock</p><p><br /></p><p>This category consists of everything that does not meet the qualifications to fit in Category #1. I own complete date and mint sets of several series that are&#039; Trading Stock&#039;. Acquiring and owning these coins is enjoyable, but if a nice &#039;Coin With a Story&#039; catches my eye, I&#039;ll sell &#039;em in a heartbeat.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>There is a certain amount of crossover between the two categories. Error coins, Daniel Carr overstrikes, Coins of &#039;questionable authenticity&#039;, some love tokens, cherry picks, etc. These are &#039;Coins With A Story&#039;, but available to trade for &#039;Coins with a Better Story&#039;. </p><p><br /></p><p>I encourage all collectors to seek out &#039;Coins With A Story&#039;. Did you know that the flip of an 1835 Large Cent determined the name of Oregon&#039;s largest city? Had the coin landed on its opposite side, Portland would have been named Boston. If you own an 1835 Large Cent, <b>that&#039;s</b> a &#039;Coin With A Story&#039;.</p><p><br /></p><p>-The Coin Trader[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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